Cambridge Events: August 1st-7th, 2025

Friday, August 1

Waves: Rhythm and Motion (Multicultural Arts Center) — Centanni Park, 41 Second St., East Cambridge — A free, outdoor celebration of Caribbean and African music and movement featuring steel-pan group Dis‑N‑Dat and FROCA Fitness choreography. RSVP required.

Gallery Talk: “Optiker” (MIT Museum) — MIT Museum, 314 Main St., Kendall Square — Join Studio Director Seth Riskin for an exploration of Stephen Benton’s “rainbow” holograms and the science of light. Runs from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

Outdoor Movie: “Song of the Sea” (MIT Open Space) — Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main St., Kendall Square — When night falls, enjoy a free community screening of the animated Irish tale Song of the Sea, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Harvard Summer Chorus: “Bearing Witness: Dvořák and Bonds” — Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Harvard Square — Pre-concert chamber ensemble at 7:00 pm, followed by the main performance from 8:00–10:00 pm. Features Dvořák’s Stabat Mater and Margaret Bonds’s Simon Bore the Cross, conducted by Andrew Clark. Free to attend.

MIT Summer Philharmonic Orchestra: “Sustaining Our Beautiful Planet” — Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachusetts Ave., MIT — At 8:00 pm, enjoy a thought-provoking concert featuring Jonathan Dove’s Gaia Theory (U.S. premiere) and Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, led by George Ogata. Free admission.

Charles River Farmers Market — The Charles Hotel Plaza, corner of Eliot and Bennett Streets, Harvard Square — Every Friday, this year-round market brings fresh produce, baked goods, and flowers from local vendors.

Saturday, August 2

Rage Against the Regime — Cambridge Common — Community festival with art, live music from Ghosts and Shadows and Evan Greer, education booths, and free ice cream. Presented by Mass 50501.

Cambridge Plays: Tai Chi Under a Tree — Cambridge Common, Waterhouse St. entrance — Gentle movement session with qigong warm-ups and tai chi. No experience needed; seated option available. Free and open to all.

Union Square Farmers Market — Union Square, Somerville — Open-air Saturday market with seasonal produce, handmade goods, and neighborhood energy.

Charles River Farmers Market — Morse School, Cambridgeport — Saturday location of the Charles River market featuring local farms, flowers, and baked goods.

Sunday, August 3

Poetry Reading: Richard Blanco — Longfellow House–Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St., Cambridge — Presidential inaugural poet Richard Blanco appears as part of the Longfellow Summer Arts Festival. Presented in partnership with the New England Poetry Club. Free and open to the public.

Cambridge Plays: Tai Chi Under a Tree (Rain date) — Cambridge Common, Waterhouse St. entrance — Gentle tai chi session under the trees. No prior experience required. Seated options available. Free and open to all.

Charles River Farmers Market — The Charles Hotel Plaza, corner of Eliot and Bennett Streets, Harvard Square — Sunday edition of the Charles River market with fresh produce, baked goods, and local vendors.

Monday, August 4

Alan Reuther reads Roy Reuther and the UAW — Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square — Alan Reuther discusses his father’s legacy in labor, civil rights, and the Flint sit-down strike. With Evan MacKay. Free and open to the public.

Central Square Farmers Market — Norfolk St & Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge — Weekly Monday market with fresh local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods from area farms and kitchens.

Tuesday, August 5

Noah Giansiracusa presents How Algorithms Create and Prevent Fake News — Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square — Mathematician and data ethicist Noah Giansiracusa explores how algorithms amplify or disrupt misinformation online. In conversation with journalist Ben Brock Johnson. Free and open to the public.

Aging Brain Seminar: “Hyper‑Glycosylation as a Central Metabolic Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease” — Building 46, MIT — University of Florida’s Ramon Sun presents new findings on protein glycosylation and its role in neurodegeneration. Free and open to the public.

Summer Nights Paddling — Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge — Evening canoe outing led by Mass Audubon educators, exploring river ecology and urban wildlife. Beginner-friendly. Registration required.

Wednesday, August 6

Davis Square Farmers Market — Day and Herbert Streets, Somerville — Weekday favorite with farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and local meats in the heart of Davis Square.

Arlington Farmers Market — Russell Common Parking Lot, Arlington Center — Local vegetables, fruits, flowers, honey, fish, meats, breads, and specialty foods, hosted every Wednesday through the season.

Thursday, August 7

Robosource 2025 — Venture Café, CIC Cambridge, 1 Broadway, Kendall Square — Robotics and hardware showcase with live demos and lightning talks from MassRobotics and Boston’s tech community. Free and open to the public.

Systems Practice Forum at ISDC 2025 — Online — Virtual gathering for systems thinkers in government, education, and health. Includes case studies and interactive sessions. Part of the International System Dynamics Conference. Registration required.

Puzzle Party (Main Library) — Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway — Drop-in jigsaw puzzle session with tea and light snacks. Free and open to all.

Belmont Farmers Market — Belmont Center — Community market offering produce, local goods, and live music in the town center.

Medford Farmers Market — Condon Shell, Medford — Seasonal farmers market with food vendors, artisans, and community organizations.

Kendall Square Farmers Market — 300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge — Thursday market with fresh produce and prepared foods from local farms and kitchens. Located by the canal just off Broadway.